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PfS Conference 2007

PfS Conference 2007

Tim Byles during his keynote speech. In addition to Tim's keynote address, Andrew Robertson, Justin Slater and Russell Andrews also gave an update on the progress of the BSF programme. Steve Moss delivered a presentation on ICT and schools.

Download Tim Byles' keynote address




Download presentation by Andrew Robertson, Justin Slater and Russell Andrews

Download presentation by Steve Moss

The former Prime Minister, Tony Blair, recorded a video message for delegates at the conference.

View the video message from the former Prime Minister

Pupil voices

During the conference delegates heard the views of a range of pupils from Djanology Academy in Nottingham and Hadley Learning Community in Telford talking about their new school and how it is making a difference to how they feel about education and learning.

1 Leaders' Views
Industry leaders talk about what BSF means to them (Tim Byles - Chief Executive of PfS; Chris Whitehead - Balfour Beatty; Barry Quirk – Chief Executive of Lewisham Council; Lord Sandy Bruce-Lockhart, Chair LGA; Dr Gill Eatough, Principal, Hadley Learning Community).

2 Wow...
Teachers and students from Djanogly Academy and Hadley Learning Community talk about their first impressions of their new schools.

3 Regeneration
Teachers and students share their thoughts on how their new schools have made a difference to the wider community.

4 ICT
Teachers and students talk about how the innovative use of ICT is changing the way they approach learning.

5 View from the top
Teachers from Djanogly Academy and Hadley Learning Community comment on how the deign of their new schools is helping reduce the opportunities for bullying and minimise the environmental impact of the school.

6 And finally...
Students share some final thoughts on the contribution that their new schools are making to their future prospects.

PfS Quarterly Update (Insite)

At the conference PfS also launched its new Quarterly Update: Insite. Download Insite PfS’ new Quarterly Update